Nation in focus

March 25, 2013 9:09 PM

Colorado police officers leave New Life Church in Colorado Springs Colo., after celebrating the life of Colorado prisons chief Tom Clements during a memorial service Monday, March 25, 2013 after he was gunned down as he answered the door to his home last week. (AP Photo/The Gazette, Michael Ciaglo) less

Colorado police officers leave New Life Church in Colorado Springs Colo., after celebrating the life of Colorado prisons chief Tom Clements during a memorial service Monday, March 25, 2013 after he was gunned ... more

Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Associated Press

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Tomas Young, a paralyzed Iraq vet who became an outspoken critic against the war and subject of the documentary "Body of War," has a quiet moment with his wife, Claudia Cuellar, in Kansas City, Missouri on March 20, 2013. (Jill Toyoshiba/Kansas City Star/MCT) less

Tomas Young, a paralyzed Iraq vet who became an outspoken critic against the war and subject of the documentary "Body of War," has a quiet moment with his wife, Claudia Cuellar, in Kansas City, Missouri on ... more

Photo: Jill Toyoshiba, McClatchy-Tribune News Service

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CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 25: Gay rights activist rally in support of gay marriage March 25, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. The Supreme Court will hear arguments this week in two cases that could determine if states or the federal government can treat same-sex couples and those of the opposite sex differently when recognizing a marriage. The Illinois Senate has approved legislation that will legalize same-sex marriage in the state but it still has to be approved by the Illinois House and signed by Governor Pat Quinn, who has said he supports the legislation. If passed Illinois would become the tenth state to allow same-sex marriage. Thirty states have defined marriage as a union between a man and a woman. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) less

CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 25: Gay rights activist rally in support of gay marriage March 25, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. The Supreme Court will hear arguments this week in two cases that could determine if states or ... more

N.J. Attorney General Jeff Chiesa speaks during a news conference at the Atlantic City Armory, in Atlantic City, N.J., Monday March 25, 2013, announcing the results of a weekend gun buyback. (AP Photo/The Press of Atlantic City, Michael Ein) less

N.J. Attorney General Jeff Chiesa speaks during a news conference at the Atlantic City Armory, in Atlantic City, N.J., Monday March 25, 2013, announcing the results of a weekend gun buyback. (AP Photo/The Press ... more

Medal of Honor recipients place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown at the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, on March 25, 2013 to mark the 150th anniversary of Medal of Honor, the nation's highest award for wartime acts of valor. AFP PHOTO/Jewel SamadJEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images less

Medal of Honor recipients place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown at the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, on March 25, 2013 to mark the 150th anniversary of Medal of Honor, the nation's ... more

Photo: Jewel Samad, AFP/Getty Images

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South Carolina guard Tiffany Mitchell (25), forward Ashley Bruner, center, and Kansas guard Angel Goodrich, bottom, fight for possession of the basketball during the second half of a second-round game in the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, March 25, 2013, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski ) less

South Carolina guard Tiffany Mitchell (25), forward Ashley Bruner, center, and Kansas guard Angel Goodrich, bottom, fight for possession of the basketball during the second half of a second-round game in the ... more

A hat and coat hang outside the Georgia House press gallery as a reporter steps out on one of the final days of this year's legislative session, Monday, March 25, 2013, in Atlanta. Lawmakers are nearing the finish line of this year's legislative session but several key issues remain including the fiscal budget, changes to gun regulations and ethics reform. (AP Photo/David Goldman) less

A hat and coat hang outside the Georgia House press gallery as a reporter steps out on one of the final days of this year's legislative session, Monday, March 25, 2013, in Atlanta. Lawmakers are nearing the ... more

Photo: David Goldman, Associated Press

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A spring snowstorm covers the North Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, March 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

A spring snowstorm covers the North Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, March 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Photo: Susan Walsh, Associated Press

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Colorado police officers leave New Life Church in Colorado Springs Colo., after celebrating the life of Colorado prisons chief Tom Clements during a memorial service Monday, March 25, 2013 after he was gunned down as he answered the door to his home last week. (AP Photo/The Gazette, Michael Ciaglo) less

Colorado police officers leave New Life Church in Colorado Springs Colo., after celebrating the life of Colorado prisons chief Tom Clements during a memorial service Monday, March 25, 2013 after he was gunned ... more